I got a chance to see some (more) Dale Chihuly glass at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The display was incredible considering the amount of work and precision that goes into each piece of glass. Most of the pics below were taken with my D7000 and either a 50mm f/1.8 or 18-55mm kit lens.

Cappadocia in Turkey is an incredible place. The rock formations, called fairy chimneys, were molded over thousands of years by volcanic activity followed by wind and water erosion. The soft rock was easy to carve and early Christians carved out the rock to live and pray in them. I got a chance to visit the region, and it did not disappoint. I would
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In October my wife and I took a trip to Amsterdam for the first time. We stayed in an awesome B&B called Boogaards, and had an all around wonderful time exploring the city. Of course while I was there I also took some pictures. One picture in particular stood out to me. It was taken right after we arrived and dropped off our things at the B&B.
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Growing up I always knew that my Grandfather had a large stamp collection. When I was little my Grandmother would take me to their house and I would help soak used stamps in water to loosen them from the envelopes. Even then I saw stamps as something different than anything else. Not only could they tell a story over time, they had meaning and were
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I had always known that my great grandfather worked at a steel mill in the 20s, but it wasn't until recently that I found out it was Bethlehem Steel. After doing some quick research on the company, I realized that a lot of the original furnaces were still standing, despite a casino being built close by (which is steel mill themed). I found a 1920 census
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Wedding photography is a niche that requires a certain kind of talent. You can't just point the camera at a person and start shooting. You have to see emotion, feel moments that sometimes only last seconds, direct family members, and translate that all into a beautifully composed picture.

Taromina has some spectacular scenery, and relaxing beaches. What a great vacation spot! Pics were taken with a D5000 using the standard kit lens (18-55mm) w/ a circular polarizer or a 10-24mm wide angle.

Below are some of the better shots I took on a trip a Rome, Italy. Most pics were taken with a 10-24mm Nikkor lens and D5000. Overall I was really happy with the performance of this lens and glad I brought it with me.